Whitmer kidnap trial focus turns toward entrapment
“They knew it was stoned-crazy talk and not a plan,” a defense attorney said, referring to the FBI. At one point, the attorney said the defendant's state of mind included coming up with a plan to put the governor on a kite to transport her.
“They knew it was stoned-crazy talk and not a plan,” a defense attorney said, referring to the FBI. At one point, the attorney said the defendant's state of mind included coming up with a plan to put the governor on a kite to transport her.
"I am a monster": Waterford man gets 50 years in prison for making child porn, blackmailing children
A Waterford man, already on parole for a sex crime against children, will spend 50 years in prison after sexually exploiting more minors and then blackmailing them.
A Waterford man, already on parole for a sex crime against children, will spend 50 years in prison after sexually exploiting more minors and then blackmailing them.
Father dies after saving daughter from Michigan house fire
Jeremy Droscha died days after sustaining injuries from a house explosion that injured his daughter.
Jeremy Droscha died days after sustaining injuries from a house explosion that injured his daughter.
16-year-old charged in Detroit triple murder that left 5-year-old boy dead
Malcolm Ray Hardy was charged with three felony murder counts and three first degree premeditated murder counts, two counts of armed robbery, and eight counts of felony firearm for the gruesome killings of Aaron Benson, LaShon Marshall, and her son Caleb Harris.
Malcolm Ray Hardy was charged with three felony murder counts and three first degree premeditated murder counts, two counts of armed robbery, and eight counts of felony firearm for the gruesome killings of Aaron Benson, LaShon Marshall, and her son Caleb Harris.
Ethan Crumbley's journal entries laid out teen's shooting plan, path toward his 'dark side'
One of the passages read in court went: "I will cause the biggest school shooting in Michigan's history. I have fully mentally lost it after years of fighting with my dark side. My parents won't listen to me about help or a therapist."
One of the passages read in court went: "I will cause the biggest school shooting in Michigan's history. I have fully mentally lost it after years of fighting with my dark side. My parents won't listen to me about help or a therapist."
Man livestreams FedEx driver picking up suspected sex worker in Detroit
A FedEx driver is caught on video cruising around Detroit with an alleged prostitute in his truck. The driver makes some curious stops, and even some deliveries -- before dropping her off.
A FedEx driver is caught on video cruising around Detroit with an alleged prostitute in his truck. The driver makes some curious stops, and even some deliveries -- before dropping her off.
Ethan Crumbley told friend prior to Oxford shooting: Parents 'make me feel like I’m the problem'
Ethan Crumbley’s texts to a friend were read in court Thursday, revealing new details in the case, claiming in one that his father told him to “suck it up” and his parents “make me feel like I’m the problem.”
Ethan Crumbley’s texts to a friend were read in court Thursday, revealing new details in the case, claiming in one that his father told him to “suck it up” and his parents “make me feel like I’m the problem.”
Ethan Crumbley planned to stalk, rape, and kill classmate, Oakland County prosecutor says
Accused Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley will appear before a judge Tuesday for a scheduled hearing regarding a request to transfer the teen out of Oakland County jail and into a juvenile detention center.
Accused Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley will appear before a judge Tuesday for a scheduled hearing regarding a request to transfer the teen out of Oakland County jail and into a juvenile detention center.
5-year-old boy murdered execution style in Detroit home, family says, mom and her boyfriend also killed
A 5-year-old boy was shot execution style, according to family, and was among three who were killed in a triple shooting on Detroit's west side.
A 5-year-old boy was shot execution style, according to family, and was among three who were killed in a triple shooting on Detroit's west side.
Former U-M students say ex-professor sexually abused them and claimed he was into voodoo, Illuminati
"He pretended that he was part of a powerful group of leaders who required sex and he threatened my life if I didn't follow his orders," she said.
"He pretended that he was part of a powerful group of leaders who required sex and he threatened my life if I didn't follow his orders," she said.
'He threw her in a dumpster': Mother of missing Zion Foster says cousin told her teen is dead
The mother of missing Zion Foster said the teen's cousin Jaylin Brazier told her she was dead.
The mother of missing Zion Foster said the teen's cousin Jaylin Brazier told her she was dead.
Oakland Hills Country Club fire: Historic clubhouse destroyed in massive blaze
Firefighters from multiple cities responded to the Oakland Hills Country Club as it caught fire Thursday morning.
Firefighters from multiple cities responded to the Oakland Hills Country Club as it caught fire Thursday morning.
Substitute teacher removed from Farmington High School after making racist comment toward Black student
A substitute teacher at Farmington High School was recorded making a racist comment to a Black student.
A substitute teacher at Farmington High School was recorded making a racist comment to a Black student.
'Maybe it’s just my paranoia': Phone records show Jennifer Crumbley ignored texts from Ethan about demons
Texts read in court Tuesday reveal the hallucinations accused Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley was having months before the shooting. When he texted his mother Jennifer Crumbley on numerous occasions, she didn't reply.
Texts read in court Tuesday reveal the hallucinations accused Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley was having months before the shooting. When he texted his mother Jennifer Crumbley on numerous occasions, she didn't reply.
DAY 1: James and Jennifer Crumbley, parents of Oxford shooting suspect, in court for preliminary hearing
The parents of Ethan Crumbley were both charged shortly after the shooting at Oxford High School that killed four students and injured several others.
The parents of Ethan Crumbley were both charged shortly after the shooting at Oxford High School that killed four students and injured several others.
Second Whitmer kidnapping suspect pleads guilty to conspiracy charges
A court filing reveals that Kaleb Franks pleaded guilty to kidnappings conspiracy, which includes a maximum sentence of life in prison and a fine of $250,000.
A court filing reveals that Kaleb Franks pleaded guilty to kidnappings conspiracy, which includes a maximum sentence of life in prison and a fine of $250,000.
James and Jennifer Crumbley need to stop blowing kisses and secret signals in court, prosecutor says
James Crumbley appeared to mouth 'I love you' to Jennifer during a December court appearance. It's one of multiple interactions the prosecution is citing as inappropriate behavior.
James Crumbley appeared to mouth 'I love you' to Jennifer during a December court appearance. It's one of multiple interactions the prosecution is citing as inappropriate behavior.
Ethan Crumbley, accused Oxford High School shooter, to pursue insanity defense
Ethan Crumbley's attorneys plan to pusue an insanity defense for the Oxford High School shooting, according to paperwork filed in Oakland County.
Ethan Crumbley's attorneys plan to pusue an insanity defense for the Oxford High School shooting, according to paperwork filed in Oakland County.
Florida man found dead in abandoned Detroit business, was shot three times and frozen
A Florida man was found shot multiple times and wrapped up in a blanket before he was dumped in a vacant building full of garbage. It took several days to thaw his remains before he could even be identified.
A Florida man was found shot multiple times and wrapped up in a blanket before he was dumped in a vacant building full of garbage. It took several days to thaw his remains before he could even be identified.
Police dog rescues Pa. man who got lost in frigid woods
A northern Michigan police dog rescued a Pennsylvania man who got lost Sunday in a densely wooded area during frigid temperatures, police said.
A northern Michigan police dog rescued a Pennsylvania man who got lost Sunday in a densely wooded area during frigid temperatures, police said.